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Essexville, MI

Essexville, MI.

Population: 11,340 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Essexville, MI is $211,786 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $207,000 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $973/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,786

Typical home value

+7.0%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$211,786
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+71.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$211,786
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$207,000
Median list price
$184,900
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
-13.8%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+3.6%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$973/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$830/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$835/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,055/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,429/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,537/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bay-Arenac Community High School, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, Bay-Arenac ISD
Schools include
BayArenac Community High School, Garber High School, Verellen Elementary School, WR Bush Elementary School, Cramer Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, hail, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A03
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bay City Middlegrounds (6.5 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.1 in
Annual snowfall
36.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
139

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,549
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,713

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
James Clements Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
MBS International Airport (MBS) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
MCLAREN BAY REGION, COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER SAGINAW
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+70 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
50.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,763
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,019
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
67

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EssexvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$211,786$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$207,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$973/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,763$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Essexville, MI?
$211,786.
What is the median sale price in Essexville, MI?
$207,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Essexville, MI?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Essexville, MI?
Typical rent: $973/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Essexville, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, hail, ice storm.
Is Essexville, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Essexville, MI. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A03. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Essexville, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Essexville, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Essexville, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Essexville, MI?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Essexville, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Essexville, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Essexville, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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